Ginkgo Floating Moss 150 Plants ⑤

Ginkgo-leaf liverwort is a type of liverwort, closely related to mosses.
It is a rare plant that resembles a ginkgo leaf.
It is cultivated in clean water habitats in Wakayama.

Its ecology involves floating on the water surface.
It is the only floating liverwort in Japan that lives on the water surface, and it is the sole species in its genus.

The thallus (the leaf-like part that appears green) is ginkgo-shaped, typically appearing in pairs, and as it grows, it divides and reproduces.
The surface of the leaf has grooves where spores are formed. It gains buoyancy from its spongy leaves.
There are root-like scales on the underside of the thallus.

In Japan, its habitat has deteriorated due to the use of herbicides and pesticides, leading to a decrease in its distribution area in recent years. It is designated as an endangered species in many regions.

This plant is suitable for biotope creation. As its growth speed is not particularly fast and its form is small, it is best to float it in an area with some space.

It normally lives floating on water surfaces such as rice paddies. During dry periods, it can also grow on soil. It is an annual in cold regions and overwinters in warm regions.

150 plants will be sealed in a pouch with clean water and shipped via Nekoposu (a Japanese postal service for small packages).